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ALZ 5824

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

161,356 mi
Last recorded161,356 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5824
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 161,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 160,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 159,855 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,599 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 153,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 145,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 145,344 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,125 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 140,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 127,889 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,822 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 84,256 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,194 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly scored and worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,181 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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ALZ 5824 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 80,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 5824, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 5824 registered?

ALZ 5824 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ALZ 5824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 5824 shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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